The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

like he wanted to be anywhere but here. His awkward state had

can manage to make

his body in a way to

any differently.

that held my arm.

that feeling and lift my gaze

him that I would

a crooked

with a fiery blush that spotted on his cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help myself. I know it was creepy to just take a photo of

that day that made me want to capture it. I kept that photo ever since. Bringing it along wherever I go. I’m convinced it brought me luck so t kept

looked away from me awkwardly. “Besides, I loved staring at you. It brought me

my suddenly dry lips and stared at the side of his face. He was embarrassed to look at me, perhaps thinking

knowing that I brought comfort and hope to him was the sweetest and one of the

to see

even more.

Aiden

I wore. It was my birthday and someone threw the cupcake Mila made for me. I was angry and sad and went on the field. Little did I know a stalker was lurking. Even though that said stalker was the one who tossed my cupcake.” I taunted and got the reaction I

than it was seconds ago. He looked ready to crawl into a

continued to tease him.” Who would’ve thought your daddy

a stretch baby….I was simply checking to see if you were okay. You looked beautiful and I couldn’t resist capturing the moment.” He shrugged trying to sound nonchalant but of course I knew he was

to see if I was okay after causing my somber mood is

me from afar and took a picture

baby. I couldn’t show

bully at all.” I shook my head in

cupcake.”I pouted.

“I was a real

my eyes. “Is that even a question? You

ease up on this old guy would you? I was

has only been a few years and you’re not even

off the bed. “Okay, wait here, I’ll be right back.” He said and lifted a finger to